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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 295 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 295 | Question regarding installing new wheel studs
About to install new axle shafts and need to know proper way to install the studs pound them in with a hammer or use an impact gun? First time doing this job.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 295 Professional procrastinator | | Professional procrastinator Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 295 | Lisle 22800 Wheel Stud Installer. I got one these and it was slick as a whistle. Made the job simple and easy.
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1947.2 GMC 1/2T SWB panel
1947.2 GMC 1/2T long bed
1948 GMC 1/2T short bed
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 4,210 Moderator, Electrical Bay | | Moderator, Electrical Bay Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 4,210 | I second the Lisle wheel stud installer. I just used a common wrench, a bit of grease and some oomph. I see they're a lot more expensive today, though.
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1952 1/2 ton with 1959 235 | T5 with 3.07 rear end
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,100 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,100 | They have them on eBay cheap.
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Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc BrakesProject JournalsStovebolt Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,675 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,675 | I use a ball joint press. It has a variety of adapters, and all the force is applied to the splined base of the stud- - - -NOT the threads. www.ebay.com/itm/264896339011?Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 278 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 278 | I use an air hammer as long as you can get to the backside. If the axle is in the housing then I use a stud installer.
1936 GMC T-14 restro-mod
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